Java Vulnerability Alert - May 22, 2013
Recently, security bulletins have been issued on the internet about risks arising from potentially infected websites that exploit a security hole in all web browsers. Click to expand/collapse.

Infected websites can take advantage of vulnerabilities in the widely used web browser plug-in for the Java platform and pose risks for Internet users. To protect against attack from websites of unverified origin, we advise using two separate web browsers for different purposes.

  1. A designated browser with Java enabled, to access enterprise UBC systems and other trusted websites and
  2. Another browser set as the default browser with the Java plugin disabled for all other web sites e.g. Blogs, internet news, gaming sites, etc.

Instructions for disabling the Java plugin can be found here. If assistance is needed in disabling the plugin for either of these browsers, help can be obtained either from your designated IT support group, or the IT Service Centre staff can help either by phone, or via the Walk-In Support Centre in the UBC Bookstore.

More information is available at our FAQ page.

Network Installation

The University of British Columbia has one of the most advanced IT networks in North America.  There are over 70,000 data ports throughout 100’s of buildings.  All data ports are linked at speeds up to 1,000Mbps and most buildings are linked at speeds up to 10Gbps.

UBC IT provides complete network installations that will tie into the existing campus IT network.  UBC Connectivity infrastructure can supply and install the IT cable and network switches to contribute to a full IT network installation in areas that may not already be connected.  All network installations are unique so please contact us for a price estimate and to answer any of your questions.

Support: 

Support available 24/7. Contact UBC IT Help Desk.

Find Out More: 

To find out more or to arrange for a cable installation please contact the UBC IT Connectivity Infrastructure Group

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